Hamas hostage with family in Sarasota freed Saturday, seen reuniting with family in Israel

Hamas released three hostages Saturday, including one man with family in Sarasota. They've been waiting for word about him since January when news first broke of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

5 juveniles arrested for alleged assault at Davis Islands Dog Park: TPD

5 juveniles were arrested Friday night after Tampa Police say they assaulted 2 other juveniles who were in a truck at the Davis Island Dog Park.

NASCAR Daytona 500: How to watch, how to stream 'Great American Race' on Sunday

NASCAR's Daytona 500 – also known as The Great America Race – is Sunday, Feb. 16, at Daytona International Speedway. The race now begins at 1:30 p.m. (it was moved up an hour) due to the potential for rain Sunday afternoon (we'll get into that in a bit).

Suspected wrong-way drunk driver arrested after falling asleep on I-75: FHP

A suspected drunk driver from Miami was arrested in Tampa after he was found passed out in his car in the median of I-75 early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Deadly head-on crash in Dade City kills 1, injures 3 others: FHP

A deadly head-on crash in Dade City killed one person and injured three others on Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Pedestrian dead after being hit by truck in Pinellas Park: Police

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a car near Gandy Boulevard and Grand Avenue North in Pinellas Park Friday evening, according to officers. 

Raymond James hosts biggest soccer match in its history with superstar Lionel Messi on the field

A star-studded soccer showdown drew tens of thousands of fans to Raymond James Stadium on Friday, as Inter Miami FC faced off against Orlando City. And, it wasn’t just the match-up that drew in the massive crowd – it was the chance to see soccer legend Lionel Messi in action.

Hurricane Milton crane collapse: Why city leaders say it wasn’t taken down before the storm

The crane collapse during Hurricane Milton raised a lot of questions from neighbors who wanted to know why it wasn’t taken down before the storm slammed the city with winds of more than 100 miles per hour.

Nearly 50 Florida sex offenders arrested after being caught with unreported online dating accounts: FDLE

If you’re looking for love on the dating apps this Valentine’s Day, you may want to double-check who you’ve been communicating with in Florida after investigators say nearly 50 sex offenders were arrested for having unreported online dating accounts. 

Florida senator pushes to lower age for gun purchases seven years after Parkland shooting

Valentine's Day in Parkland is more somber than most. Seven years ago, 17 students and staff members were murdered, and 17 others were injured when a former student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School opened fire. 

TPD touts crime reductions in Friday's 2024 Annual Report release

The Tampa Police Department released its 2024 Annual Report on Friday."It's all about the hard work of our police officers and the community working together," TPD chief Lee Bercaw told FOX 13. 

Flags fly at half staff to honor victims of Parkland shooting on 7th anniversary

Friday marks the seventh anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSD) shooting in Parkland, Florida, which claimed the lives of 17 people.

NASCAR Daytona 500 start time: Race to begin earlier due to weather concerns

The Daytona 500 race on Sunday will now start an hour earlier due to the potential for rain showers during the afternoon hours, NASCAR officials have announced.

Bill that would require Citizens Insurance to expand windstorm coverage to all Floridians stirs debate

Florida lawmakers will soon consider a bipartisan bill that would expand windstorm coverage through Citizens Property Insurance to all property owners statewide, but the proposal is not without its critics.

Governor DeSantis pushes for pay raises for state law enforcement, firefighters

Gov. Ron DeSantis is again calling on Florida lawmakers to increase pay for state law enforcement and firefighters, something he included in his proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.